Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A)Ionic bonding results from the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
B)Dipole moments result from the unequal distribution of electrons in a molecule.
C)The electrons in a polar bond are found nearer to the more electronegative element.
D)A molecule with very polar bonds can be nonpolar.
E)Linear molecules cannot have a net dipole moment.

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Linear molecules can have a net dipole moment if there is an uneven distribution of charge along the axis of the molecule. This contradicts the statement that linear molecules cannot have a net dipole moment, making it incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect